TL;DR
Dreamstate Cafe (2558 Lyndale Ave S, Lyn-Lake) is a 100% vegan cafe and bar that opened in December 2025. From Kristin Wiegmann and Jeff Therkelsen, the team behind Reverie Cafe in Powderhorn. Dinner standouts: lion's mane steak, mushroom dashi ramen, roasted delicata sandwich. Weekend brunch starts at 9am with yucca hash. Late-night menu runs until 10-11pm. Happy hour daily 3-5pm. Open Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10pm.
A 100% Vegan Cafe and Bar in the Heart of Lyn-Lake
Minneapolis has needed this for a while. A fully vegan cafe that takes both the kitchen and the bar seriously, stays open late, and sits in the kind of neighborhood where people actually walk around at night. Dreamstate Cafe at 2558 Lyndale Ave S opened in December 2025 and filled that gap in one move.
The cafe is 100% plant-based. Nothing on the menu -- food or drink -- contains meat, dairy, or eggs. That is not a marketing qualifier. It is the whole premise of the place, and it is executed without apology or compromise.
Dreamstate sits on the corner of 26th Street and Lyndale Avenue in Lyn-Lake, one of Minneapolis's most walkable and independent-minded neighborhoods. Hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 10pm, and Saturday through Sunday 9am to 10pm. The address is 2558 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Phone: (612) 466-2227. Website: dreamstatecafe.com.
This is the kind of restaurant that earns its place in a neighborhood. And in Lyn-Lake, that is a real standard.
The Space
The corner of 26th and Lyndale has a history. The space most recently housed Hi Flora, a plant-based concept that ran through late 2025. Before that, it was Common Roots Cafe, a Lyn-Lake institution that ran for years before closing. Dreamstate Cafe is the third chapter, and it carries the weight of that location with some awareness.
The building sits at a natural pedestrian crossroads. Boneshaker Books, one of Minneapolis's best independent bookstores, is right next door. The surrounding blocks are lined with the kind of independent retail -- vintage shops, small studios, local services -- that gives a neighborhood its actual texture. This is not a strip of chain restaurants. It is a corridor where the places have been chosen slowly by the people who live nearby.
Inside, Dreamstate reads as urban and slightly moody -- warm lighting, a real bar presence, the kind of space that works for a casual lunch and also for a late dinner you did not plan to stay for three hours. The bar is not an afterthought. It is a central feature of the room, and the drinks program reflects that.
The neighborhood fit is not accidental. Lyn-Lake has been trending toward independent, plant-forward dining for years. Dreamstate Cafe is the fullest expression of that so far -- and the most serious about staying open late enough to actually serve people coming out of shows or ending their evenings nearby.
The Menu
Dreamstate runs different menus depending on when you show up. That flexibility is one of the things that makes it work as a neighborhood anchor. You can be a regular for lunch and a different kind of regular for dinner, and the menu will reward both habits.
Lunch (Weekdays, Starting 11am)
Weekday lunch at Dreamstate leans into inventive savory plates. The cooking does not default to salads and grain bowls because you happen to be eating before 3pm. The kitchen brings the same level of technique to midday service that it applies to dinner -- which is unusual for a cafe in this price range and increasingly rare anywhere in the city.
The roasted delicata sandwich is one of the lunch anchors: sweet winter squash, hearty filling, the kind of sandwich that leaves you actually full. The surrounding menu rotates, but the standard for execution stays consistent.
Weekend Brunch (Saturday and Sunday, Starting 9am)
Brunch at Dreamstate is a dedicated spread, not a modified version of the weekday lunch. The kitchen builds a separate menu for Saturday and Sunday mornings, and the yucca hash is the signature of it -- crispy, substantial, and specific to what this kitchen does well.
Weekend brunch starts at 9am, which makes Dreamstate one of the earlier openings in the Lyn-Lake corridor on weekends. The full bar program runs during brunch service, so the cocktail and mocktail list is available from the start. For a more thorough look at vegan brunch options across the city, see the vegan brunch guide for Minneapolis.
Dinner (Nightly Until 10pm)
Dinner is where Dreamstate makes its strongest statement. Three dishes in particular define the menu:
Lion's Mane Steak -- This is the dinner anchor. Lion's mane mushroom prepared as a proper steak: rich, meaty in texture, and plated with enough care to make it feel like a destination dish rather than a clever substitute. It is the dish you describe to people when you are explaining why the place is worth a trip.
Mushroom Dashi Ramen -- The broth takes time to build and it shows. Dashi-based broths are uncommon on vegan menus because they typically involve fish stock; Dreamstate's version is fully plant-based and still manages the depth that makes ramen worth ordering. It is one of the better bowls available in Minneapolis, across any cuisine.
Roasted Delicata Sandwich -- Sweet squash, hearty filling, good technique. Works as well at dinner as it does at lunch, though the dinner context gives it more room to sit alongside other dishes.
Late Night (Until 10-11pm)
This is a specific advantage that Dreamstate holds over almost every other vegan restaurant in Minneapolis. The kitchen stays open late. A late-night menu runs into the final hour of service, which means you can eat a real meal at 9:30pm or later on any night of the week.
For context: most vegan restaurants in Minneapolis close their kitchens by 9pm, and many earlier than that. Dreamstate's late hours make it the default answer to "where can I eat something real after a show?" -- especially for anyone coming out of First Avenue, the Fine Line, or any of the other venues nearby. For more options in this space, see our late-night vegan food guide for Minneapolis.
The Bar Program
The cocktail and mocktail program at Dreamstate is not decorative. It is a serious part of the operation, given real attention and treated as equal to the food menu. Happy hour runs daily from 3 to 5pm -- one of the more useful recurring events in the neighborhood for anyone working nearby or making a pre-dinner plan.
The mocktail list is not a reduced version of the cocktail list with the spirits removed. It is developed separately, with its own logic. Both menus are worth exploring.
Who Should Go
Date night: The combination of the dinner menu, the bar program, and the late hours makes Dreamstate a strong date-night option in a neighborhood that is easy to spend an evening in. Walking distance from Boneshaker Books, a short cab ride from several live music venues.
Late-night cravings after First Avenue or the Fine Line: This is the primary gap Dreamstate fills for vegan diners in Minneapolis. The kitchen stays open when others do not. The menu is serious enough to satisfy. The bar is open.
Weekend brunch: Yucca hash, dedicated brunch spread, full bar from 9am. The corner location is pleasant in the morning. Good for groups.
Vegan newcomers to the neighborhood: Dreamstate makes vegan dining feel like a destination rather than a compromise. If you are new to plant-based eating or bringing someone skeptical, the lion's mane steak and the ramen are the conversion dishes.
Fans of Reverie Cafe + Bar: If you already love Reverie in Powderhorn, Dreamstate is the natural second restaurant to know. Same team, different energy -- more urban, more bar-forward, open later. The two restaurants complement each other rather than overlap.
Nearby Vegan Spots in Lyn-Lake and Uptown
Dreamstate sits in the middle of Minneapolis's densest vegan corridor. Within a short walk or bike ride:
French Meadow Bakery (2610 Lyndale Ave S) is one block south -- a Lyn-Lake institution since 1985 with organic, vegan-labeled pastries and a full cafe menu. Good for morning coffee before Dreamstate opens, or a lighter lunch alternative. See the vegan coffee shops guide for more.
World Street Kitchen (2743 Lyndale Ave S) is six blocks south on Lyndale -- global street food, the crispy tofu Yum Yum bowl, casual and fast-moving.
Glam Doll Donuts (2605 Nicollet Ave) is one block off Lyndale -- rotating vegan donut flavors, good for a pre-Dreamstate or post-Dreamstate sweet stop.
Reverie Cafe + Bar (1517 E 35th St, Powderhorn) is 1.5 miles south by bike on the Midtown Greenway -- Dreamstate's sibling restaurant, 100% vegan, strong brunch and dinner, 20+ craft beers on tap.
For the full picture of vegan dining in this corridor, see the Lyn-Lake vegan guide.
Dreamstate Cafe is at 2558 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Open Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 9am-10pm. Reservations and more info at dreamstatecafe.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dreamstate Cafe fully vegan?
Yes. Dreamstate Cafe is 100% plant-based. Every item on the menu -- food and drink -- is vegan. There is no meat, dairy, or eggs used anywhere in the kitchen or bar. This makes it one of a small number of fully vegan restaurants and bars in Minneapolis.
Who owns Dreamstate Cafe Minneapolis?
Dreamstate Cafe is owned by Kristin Wiegmann and Jeff Therkelsen, the same duo behind Reverie Cafe + Bar in Powderhorn. Reverie has been one of Minneapolis's most respected 100% vegan restaurants since it opened, and Dreamstate is their second location -- an urban, late-night companion to the Powderhorn original.
What is the best thing to order at Dreamstate Cafe?
For dinner, the lion's mane steak is the standout -- rich, satisfying, and the kind of dish that holds up to any comparison. The mushroom dashi ramen is one of the better bowls in Minneapolis, with a deep umami broth that takes time to build. For weekend brunch, the yucca hash is the move: crispy, hearty, and specific to Dreamstate's menu. The bar program is worth exploring on its own -- cocktails and mocktails are both given real attention.
Does Dreamstate Cafe serve brunch?
Yes. Dreamstate Cafe serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 9am. The brunch menu includes yucca hash, a dedicated spread of weekend plates, and the full bar program. Weekday hours begin at 11am. The kitchen runs until 10pm daily.
What time does Dreamstate Cafe close?
Dreamstate Cafe closes at 10pm daily, Monday through Sunday. A late-night menu is available in the final hours of service, making it one of the few fully vegan spots in Minneapolis where you can eat a real meal after 9pm. Happy hour runs from 3 to 5pm every day.